Country: Benin
Benin is a French-speaking country in West Africa. It is the birthplace of Vodou religion, but also the territory of the former Kingdom of Dahomey (around 1600-1900). In Abomey, the former capital of Dahomey, the historical museum occupies two royal palaces adorned with bas-reliefs depicting the history of the kingdom and a throne mounted on human skulls. In the north, Pendjari National Park offers safaris to discover elephants, hippos, and lions.
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Public policy evaluation: Beninese MPs on an immersion program in France
Since Monday, September 29, 2025, a delegation from the National Assembly of Benin has been on a study visit in Paris. This mission is part of the Parliamentary… -
Selection of the LD candidate duo: the party is not immune to frustrations despite its caution.
The opposition party Les Démocrates has made public the criteria and documents required for any candidacy for its nominations ahead of the next 2026 general elections. Les Démocrates… -
Benin: Daniel Edah says he escaped a trap and calls for “dignified” politics
On Monday, September 29, 2025, Daniel Edah, a declared candidate for the 2026 presidential election and a recent member of the party Les Démocrates, publicly denounced what he… -
Godomey: Republican Police deliver a major blow against the underworld
From Saturday, September 27 to Monday, September 29, 2025, the Godomey district police station carried out a large-scale operation that led to the arrest of thirty (30) individuals… -
Malawi: Peter Mutharika reclaims the presidency after a decisive victory
Peter Mutharika was elected president of Malawi after winning a majority of the votes in last week’s elections. The electoral commission announced that the former head of state… -
Diplomacy: Benin signs visa exemption agreements with six new countries
Benin is continuing its policy of international openness by strengthening bilateral cooperation with several countries through visa-exemption agreements. The government has recently concluded agreements with the United Arab… -
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: South Africa sanctioned, Benin becomes new leader of Group C
FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A decision that propels Benin to… -
Poultry reform: Patrice Talon appoints the SDFA’s statutory auditors
Benin’s poultry sector reform takes a new step forward with the oversight mechanism of the Société de Développement des Fermes Avicoles S.A. (SDFA). Through decree no. 2025-539, President… -
Nutrition: What Benin Expects from the International Conference in Cotonou
Cotonou hosted the International Conference on Nutrition on September 27 and 28, 2025. In officially launching the event, the Beninese president listed his expectations. Indeed, for the Beninese… -
CAF Cup: San Pedro vs Coton FC, USFA vs Djoliba — the matchups for the 2nd preliminary round
Check out the fixtures for the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The matches will take place from October 17 to 26. With the completion of… -
Benin: Boni Yayi’s home, a hub of political maneuvering ahead of 2026
A few months before the 2026 general elections, the Beninese opposition appears to be stirring in the shadows. The home of Boni Yayi, leader of the opposition and… -
Benin – Ligue 1 (2025-2026): JS Pobè, Dragons and ASPAC get the season off to an ideal start
Beninese Ligue 1 resumed this weekend with a first matchday marked by victories for JS Pobè, the Dragons and ASPAC, while the majority of fixtures ended in draws.… -
UN: Benin strengthens its diplomatic partnerships on the sidelines of the General Assembly
On the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, Benin signed several declarations establishing diplomatic relations, thus consolidating its foreign policy oriented toward new partners. Benin’s Minister of… -
Badminton: Benin, India, Brazil, Cameroon and 10 other countries already in Nigeria for the competition
The first International Para-Badminton Championship and the Pan-African Badminton Championship will take place in Umuahia, Nigeria, from September 30 to October 12, 2025. Several countries have already arrived… -
Rumors of political alignment: objectif Bénin 26 denies them and affirms its independence
The political movement Objectif Bénin 2026 (OB26) responded on Sunday to persistent rumors claiming it had supposedly rallied to a political camp ahead of the 2026 general elections.… -
Benin: ANIP extends the deadline to transfer polling centers until October 3, 2025
The National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) announces an extension of the voting center transfer operations. Originally scheduled to end on September 28, 2025, they will exceptionally continue… -
CNHU-HKM de Cotonou: Patrice Talon appoints the members of the new board of directors
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, signed a decree on September 10, 2025 appointing the new members of the Board of Directors of the Centre national hospitalier… -
CAF Confederation Cup: Royal Leopards 5-0 Young African, Coton FC 4-1 BMW, all Friday results
Find out the results of the matches played on Friday across Africa, counting for the return leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The… -
Benin: Cotonou hosts the 16th Conference of UEMOA Ministers on Employment and Training
Gathered in Cotonou, the Ministers of Employment and Vocational Training of the UEMOA countries on Friday launched the 16th Conference of the Consultation Framework. Held under the theme… -
Health alert in Benin: detection of aflatoxin B1 in imported infant cereals
Shipments of children’s cereal imported from France have been reported as contaminated with aflatoxin B1, an extremely toxic substance. The alert was issued by the European Union, which… -
CAF Cup: Coton FC vs Black Man Warrior, Royal Leopards vs Young African — this Friday’s schedule
Discover the matches scheduled this Friday across Africa, for the second leg of the preliminary first round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Seven matches are on the schedule… -
Benin: a soldier and a police officer appear before the CRIET for desertion
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) heard, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, a soldier and a police officer in a desertion case. The… -
Benin: Ban on selling and requiring the use of activity workbooks in middle and high schools
The Departmental Director of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education of Atlantique reminded, in a circular dated September 25, 2025, that it is strictly forbidden to sell or to… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: the party Les Démocrates launches a call for candidates for its presidential ticket
The party Les Démocrates launched, on September 28, 2025, a call for applications to select its presidential and vice-presidential ticket. Aspirants have until October 4, 2025 to submit… -
From the continent, for the continent: Building local instant payment systems to boost financial inclusion in Africa
Africa is undergoing a digital transformation marked by the growing adoption of mobile phones, including in remote areas, rapid innovation in fintech, and the ongoing development of public… -
Law on people of African descent: Olivier Serva, French MP, obtains Beninese citizenship
French MP Olivier Serva, originally from Guadeloupe, recently acquired Beninese citizenship. This move is part of Benin’s 2024 law recognizing the right to nationality for descendants of Africans… -
Benin: the Baccalaureate Office digitizes requests for official documents via an online platform
The Baccalaureate Office (OB) of Benin is modernizing its services: requests for baccalaureate-related documents — diplomas, certificates, transcripts, authentications — are now possible online via the platform services.bac.bj.… -
Savalou : a young girl found decapitated on the Logozohè road
A macabre discovery shook the residents of Savalou on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The lifeless body of a young girl, decapitated, was found on the Logozohè road, a… -
Benin: Daniel Edah officially joins Les Démocrates and calls for reconciliation and prosperity
The president of the movement Nous le ferons and declared 2026 presidential candidate, Daniel Edah, was received this Thursday in an audience by former head of state Boni… -
Microcrédit Alafia: loan amounts increased to 200,000 FCFA
People wishing to benefit from the Alafia microcredit can now access loans of up to 200,000 FCFA. This increase was decided by the government at the Council of…